Our Neuroscience Patients Say It Best

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Scratched but not broken

Don Wilson
Jul, 2022
I continue to ride, be as safe as I can, and be thankful for the life I have.

Sewing the Way to Recovery

Cynthia Chisek
Oct, 2019
I now have full mobility of my arm.

Riding the waves of life

Michael von Dorpowski
Jan, 2019
I was confident in my doctors and nurses. I had a lot of really good people taking care of me.

Pain Takes Flight for Chronic Migraine Sufferer

Mary Scaletta

Physicians:

Peter Spencer, DO
Nov, 2018
Botox has worked wonders for me. I went from 15 or more headaches a month, to four or less.

A Dream Come True

Linda Dolezan

Physicians:

 Katie Trumbley, PARafeek Woods, MD
Aug, 2018
There’s been a lot of tears but everyone has been so compassionate and caring.

Standing Tall

Karen Benedix

Physicians:

Rafeek Woods, MDSherrell O'Donnel, DO, FACOIKevin Drew, MD
Nov, 2017
Before my surgery I was bent over and couldn’t stand up straight – that’s all gone now.

A World Without Barriers to Successful Aging

Vanessa Elliott

Physicians:

Keith VanOosterhout, MD
Mar, 2017
Lakeland Neurosurgery did a fantastic job explaining everything to me.

Therapy Program Offers Big Results for Parkinson’s Patient

Ron Momany

Physicians:

Robert Ward, III, DO 
Sep, 2016
LSVT helped me, and I think there’s some benefit for anybody with Parkinson’s disease

Knowing When to Act FAST

Jean Wenger

Physicians:

Rosa Johnson, DO
Nov, 2015
I’m grateful for the staff at Lakeland who are well versed in their field and truly care about the well-being of each patient

The Power of Human Touch

Cathy Schmidtman

Physicians:

Nassir Mansour, MDJay Sandor, MD
Jul, 2015
They had such a wonderful human touch, it's kind of hard to put into words.
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Physician Video Profile: Evan Lytle, DO (Neurosurgery)

Evan Lytle, DO is a neurosurgeon in Southwest Michigan at Corewell Health. He diagnoses and treats patients with injuries or diseases/disorders of the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord.

Mar 20, 2023
Inpatient Rehabilitation: Timothy Buchana "Making Every Second Count"

After suffering a severe brain hemorrhage, Timothy turned to Lakeland Hospital Watervliet for inpatient rehabilitation.

Sep 19, 2019
Inpatient Rehabilitation: Mike Wilson "A New Normal"

After suffering a stroke, Mike Wilson spent the next month participating in an extensive inpatient rehabilitation program at Lakeland Hospital Watervliet to help him return to his normal functions.

May 13, 2019
Check-Up: Michael O'Hearn - A Pain in the Back

Physical therapist, Michael O'Hearn shares when to seek medical help for back pain.

Mar 08, 2019
Provider Video Profile: Michael Schiman, NP (Neurology)

Nurse practitioner Michael Schiman helps those with a variety of neurologic illnesses at Lakeland Neurology.

Jan 23, 2019
Physician Video Profile: Rafeek Woods, MD (Neurosurgery)

Introducing Dr. Rafeek Woods, a neurosurgeon at Lakeland Neurosurgery in St. Joseph

Oct 11, 2017
Brain Cancer: Rick Ledesma "We're Going to Fight"

Learn about Rick's journey with glioblastoma mltiforme.

Jun 12, 2017
Physician Video Profile: Robert Ward, DO (Neurology)

Introducing Dr. Robert Ward, a neurologist with Berrien Regional Associates in Neurology.

Jun 07, 2017
Physician Video Profile: Christopher Contardo, PhD, ABPP (Neuropsychology)

Introducing Dr. Christopher Contardo, a neuropsychologist with Psychiatric & Psychological Specialties.

Jun 05, 2017
Bigger than a Building: Newly renovated Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Pavilion

The newly renovated Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Pavilion in St. Joseph focuses on high-tech modernizations and exceptional patient experiences.

Dec 07, 2022

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Corewell Health Welcomes New Physician to Diabetes and Endocrinology

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